Art history

Frida Kahlo is considered to be one of Mexico’s most famous artists. Today, three quarters of a century after her death, her work continues to draw attention and she has become a symbol of the feminist movement. Artalistic invites you on a voyage into Frida Kahlo’s world, taking a look at surrealism and its ties with her fascinating and singular artistic vision.

Artalistic takes you on a journey through the history of Land Art or Earthworks. This largely American movement sprung into being in the late 1960s and incorporates elements from the environmental movement of the time and minimalism. Find out about the Land Art movement’s most pivotal artists and much more!

Most art enthusiasts know about van Gogh’s tumultuous, depression riddled life that ultimately lead to his suicide and plagued his attempts to become known as an artist during his life. Many know about his faithful and supportive brother Theo but few know about his sister in law Johanna van Gogh-Bonger who made it her life’s mission to assist the world in understanding that an artist’s work should reveal the very depths of their soul. Once the world was shown van Gogh’s canvases in that light, they were pulled out of obscurity and hung in the world’s most prestigious museums to be cherished by millions. Thanks to the #MeToo movement Jo van Gogh’s story is starting to immerge from the annals of art history. Her efforts are now being revealed and are testimony to one woman’s tenacity and courage. Read on to discover how one woman’s story is now bringing inspiration to women in the 21^st century.

Like Andy Warhol, James Rosenquist or Jasper Johns, Roy Lichtenstein is a key figure from the pop art movement. Artalistic delves deep into this American artist’s career through ten of his most famous works of art.

In celebration of Paris Fashion Week, which begins in early March, Artalistic has taken an in-depth look at the close relationship between art and fashion. These two worlds have collaborated with and inspired each other since the mid-19^th century, giving birth to innovative, rich pieces.

The Kiss by Gustav Klimt was created in 1906 and is one of this Austrian Symbolist painter’s most famous paintings. Artalistic takes us on a journey back to the early 1900s to learn about this captivating, tender and passionate painting that is now on display in the Belvedere Palace in Vienna’s permanent collection.

In celebration of Joe Biden’s inauguration as president of the United States, Artalistic has selected some of the most intriguing presidential portraits. Journey into American art history with this unique look at American politics through an artistic lens.

Street Art is a contemporary art movement that is also called Urban Art. Street Art is created in a public space, typically without official permission. It can encompass several media, which may include graffiti, stencil drawings, stickers, posters, video projections and light installations. Artalistic has rounded up a list of the top ten most emblematic works of street art.

When you hear Pop art, images of Andy Warhol's Campbell's Soup Cans and Roy Lichtenstein' stylized comic strip paintings probably come to mind. The Pop art movement began in the 1950s but its transient, expendable and glamorous style continues to inspire artists to this day and its sexy, young, big business edge still magnetizes art collectors around the world. Let's delve into this art movement and find a true definition for Pop art.

Pierre Soulages has been called “the world’s greatest living artist” and is a leading member of the European Abstract Expressionist and Art Informel movements. He is most renowned for creating a painting technique, which he coined Outrenoir (Beyond Black). Artalistic is proud to present you with a short yet in-depth artist biography in celebration of his 100^th birthday!